This Christmas, the Advent surprise is ... you made the calendar yourself

Handcrafted yuletide trappings enjoy a sales boom as pricier versions lose outIn simpler times, the thrill of Advent calendars involved finding a picture of a Christmas tree or holly sprig hidden behind the cardboard door. But then the tradition was hijacked by upmarket retailers, and you came to expect a craft gin miniature, artisan cheese or mindfulness tips. This year, though, traditionalists are fighting back.Craft store Hobbycraft reports bumper sales of calendar-making kit, while Scandinav